Victim Burned Beyond Recognition in Fiery Head-On Crash

CROSS PLAINS, TX – A fiery crash killed a Hispanic man on Monday morning in Callahan County.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on Oct. 18 at 7:25 a.m., troopers with the Texas DPS were dispatched to State Highway 36, just 2 miles east of Cross Plains, for the report of a major crash.

When the troopers arrived, they discovered a 2008 Acura MDX and a 2008 Ford Pickup that had crash head on. Upon arrival the MDX was on fire. 

The driver of the MDX was pronounced dead at the scene but the DPS has not identified him at this time. HIs body was taken to Abilene Professional Services. It is unknown if the driver was wearing his seatbelt.

The driver of the Ford was taken to Hendrick Medical Center with serious injuries. The 28-year-old male from Coleman was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The troopers determined that the MDX was traveling east on SH 36 while the Ford was traveling West. The MDX crossed into the westbound lanes and crashing into the Ford. The MDX then caught fire in the middle of the roadway.

At the time of the crash the road was dry and the weather was clear. At the location of the crash the speed limit is 75 mph.